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Spatial verb choice – select the verb that expresses reach/continuation in space. Sentence: "The park ______ as far as the river." Choose the option that best fits the spatial meaning.

Verbal Ability Selecting Words Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
  • A
    extends
  • B
    advances
  • C
    enlarges
  • D
    emerges

Answer

Correct Answer: extends

Explanation

Given data

  • We need a verb that indicates how far an area reaches.
  • Options: extends, advances, enlarges, emerges.

Concept/ApproachExtend means to stretch/reach to a limit or boundary in space or time: "extends as far as…".

Option analysisextends — correct and idiomatic: "extends as far as the river." ✅advances — implies moving forward (often militarily), not static spatial reach.enlarges — needs an object (to enlarge something) and refers to making bigger.emerges — means comes out/appears; does not take "as far as".

Final Answerextends

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